Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Sunday, 26th October 2025: Key Stories Making Waves Nationwide
Nigeria’s Sunday newspapers today, October 26, 2025, are buzzing with reports of sweeping changes in the military, rising political tensions within the PDP, and a wave of reactions following Governor Charles Soludo’s controversial campaign remarks. Akahi News brings you a summary of the top stories dominating the front pages across major publications nationwide.
1. Massive Shake-Up Looms in Nigerian Military as Over 50 Senior Officers Set for Retirement
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A major restructuring is underway within Nigeria’s Armed Forces following President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of new service chiefs. According to reports cited by Akahi News, over 50 senior officers across the Army, Navy, and Air Force are expected to proceed on retirement in line with military tradition.
The development comes as newly appointed service chiefs from junior NDA courses replace their seniors, compelling senior officers to step aside. Analysts say the shake-up could redefine the command structure and leadership hierarchy in Nigeria’s defence establishment.
2. Tinubu’s Service Chiefs Retirement Shake-Up: Each to Get Bulletproof SUV, $20,000 Annual Medical Cover
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In a related development, Akahi News reports that the retired service chiefs will each go home with a bulletproof SUV, a Prado Jeep, and an annual medical allowance of $20,000, as stipulated in the new Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) 2024.
The comprehensive benefits, personally approved by President Tinubu, include multiple domestic aides, armed security, and official drivers — a revelation that has drawn public attention amid calls for fiscal prudence. The policy also extends to other senior military ranks, including Lieutenant-Generals and Major-Generals, who will receive similar though scaled-down benefits.
3. PDP Power Struggle Deepens: Court Cases, Wike’s Influence, and Forgery Allegations Throw Convention Into Crisis
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The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, with multiple court cases, alleged document forgery, and internal power tussles threatening to derail the party’s planned national convention.
Akahi News learnt that tensions are rising between factions loyal to former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, and the PDP national leadership. The party is reportedly struggling to maintain internal cohesion as leadership legitimacy battles intensify, raising concerns about its readiness ahead of the 2027 general elections.
4. Soludo’s Cash-for-Votes Promise Sparks National Uproar Ahead of Anambra Governorship Election
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Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has come under fire for a controversial campaign remark perceived as a “cash-for-votes” promise. Political observers, civil rights groups, and opposition figures condemned the statement, describing it as a dangerous precedent capable of undermining electoral integrity.
As Akahi News reports, the comment has ignited a national debate over the ethics of political campaigning, with many calling for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take a firm stance ahead of the governorship election.
5. South East Gets National Assembly Nod for Creation of New State
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In a groundbreaking legislative move, the National Assembly has approved the initial process for the creation of a new state in the South East region, Akahi News gathered.
The proposal, which has received bipartisan support, aims to address long-standing agitations over political and developmental imbalance in the region. Lawmakers hailed the move as a step towards equity, noting that the South East has remained with the fewest number of states since Nigeria’s return to democracy.
From military reforms and political power plays to constitutional changes and electoral controversies, today’s headlines underscore a rapidly evolving national landscape. As Akahi News continues to monitor these developing stories, Nigerians await how these events will shape the country’s governance and stability in the weeks ahead.
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